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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Below is a copy of Ms. Baum’s bio. It is very clear that she served the city of Alexandria, but not the establishment. Additionally, she has 30 years of experience in Alexandria and both of her children attended our public school system. Her youngest will graduate in the spring. in other words, it is a clear choice for any Alexandrian! Mr. Beaty won’t know which side of the table to sit on during collective bargaining. Ms. Baum supports instant pay increases for our teachers and then supports the process of collective bargaining. She has publicly announced that her first act on the board will be to make a motion to have our teachers’ step increases, pay that they have not received, restored immediately.

Gina Baum is a 30-year resident of Alexandria currently running as a school board candidate for the special election being held on January 9, 2024. She hails from an education family; before they retired, Gina’s father served as a Superintendent of Schools, and her mother was a Director of Special Education.
 
Gina began her career working for Communities in Schools, a national nonprofit education organization that provides community services within schools to surround students with the support they need to reach their potential. From there, Gina worked on national political campaigns.
 
While focusing on motherhood, Gina decided to give back to her community through civic duty rather than the local political machine.
 
Gina was encouraged by her mentor, Judy Guse-Noritake, to actively participate in community service. She contributed to Alexandria through 13 years on Alexandria’s Parks and Rec Commission and 10 years as its representative to the Waterfront Commission. She also served on numerous Waterfront Commission subcommittees to analyze new waterfront developments and most recently served on the Flood Mitigation subcommittee.
 
Gina was a founding member of Waterfront for All, an advocacy group that supported the redevelopment of Alexandria’s waterfront.
 
A tireless advocate for her community, Gina brings a breadth of knowledge and experience with the inner workings of Alexandria’s city government. She is uniquely qualified as a community activist, longtime resident, and ACPS parent to serve on Alexandria’s School Board
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Talk about establishment! The SB doesn't need anymore Alexandria Dem establishment members. [/quote]

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